Votes at a glance: Council approves surplus sale, ARPA plumbing payment and Socket Fiber right-of-way; moves to closed session

At its Dec. 22 meeting, the Lebanon City Council recorded several formal actions on routine city business.

Resolution to sell surplus equipment: The council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the sale of surplus city equipment described in the record as "surplus tree Whman." The motion was seconded and carried on a recorded roll call with council members recorded in favor.

ARPA payment for plumbing: Council voted to authorize payment from ARPA funds for a plumbing payment read into the record (the transcript lists the amount in a fragmented way; the figure discussed was approximately $156,000). The motion passed on a roll-call vote; council members asked that the payment be processed before the end of the year.

Socket Fiber right-of-way approval: Following a presentation by Socket Fiber representatives describing citywide boring and right-of-way work, council approved a motion allowing Socket Fiber to proceed under right-of-way permits and standard insurance/repair requirements. Staff said the company will provide certificates of insurance and coordinate locates and schedule with the city; council members noted concerns about multiple providers operating in the same corridors.

Executive session: The council then voted to enter a closed executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for public use; a limited set of staff (the treasurer, the mayor and the police chief were suggested) were authorized to remain.

Vote records and counts were recorded on the transcript during roll calls for each motion. No ordinances were adopted on first or second readings during the meeting.